Lester Bowles Pearson’s inauguration address of the national flag of Canada features inspiration, patriarchy and unity that one can associate with Canada’s national pride. Today, the national flag embodies a message of nationality and a badge to show identity at the Olympic Games, Canadian organizations and businesses. The white and red flag, featuring a red 11-point maple leaf in the center of two red strips on opposite ends was inaugurated on February 15, 1965. A rhetorical analysis divulges the varying themes of success with which Pearson employs pathos, logos and ethos. Pearson’s ethos is strong because of the reputation he had as a prime minster, Canadian solider, professor and Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1957.…
Even Harrison had good to say about him he stated “ one of those uncommon geniuses, which spring up occasionally to produce revolutions and overturn the established order of things… No difficulties deter him… Wherever he goes, he makes an impression favorable to his purpose.” ( Edmunds pg 205,206) So after his death men though good about him and he became a myth and a legend of his…
How has neoliberalism influenced political and social development in the US as compared to Canada? The article by Siddiqi et al.1 more than describing the influence of neoliberalism as a social phenomena in US and Canada provides information on how both societies reacted differently to that. Neoliberalism prompted “similar” policies and socioeconomic inequalities in US and Canada with the same potential to harm social bonds and health. However, Canada showed a different reaction to that stimulus, being more resilient and able to mitigate the societal influence of neoliberalism on the distribution of socioeconomic resources and its consequences for health status by preserving social cohesiveness while maintaining equality in the provision…
Pierre Elliot Trudeau effected the lives of millions all across Canada. He was able to unify Canada through the implementation…
Lester Bowles Pearson was a Canadian soldier, who won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1957 for organizing the United Nations Emergency Force to resolve the Suez Canal Crisis. He was the 14th Prime Minister of Canada from 22 April 1963 to 20 April 1968. During Pearson's time as Prime Minister, his Liberal minority governments introduced universal health care, student loans, the Canada Pension Plan, the Order of Canada, and the new Flag of Canada. Pearson also convened the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, and he struggled to keep Canada out of the Vietnam War.…
He worked people who were ready for a political rebellion. He had seen himself as a savior. He was determined to protect the poor and humble people. He was prepared to assault the rich and the powerful. The politics had fallen under the way of wealthy bankers, as well as public officials.…
Canada would not be the country it is today without the phenomenal achievements of numerous historical figures. Throughout history there have been many Canadians who have impacted both Canada and the world with their many significant contributions. Former Prime Minister, Pierre Elliot Trudeau and Tommy Douglas, a former social democratic politician, are two leaders that stood out in the social and political progression of Canada. Justin Trudeau on the other hand, the current Prime Minister and Rick Hansen, a philanthropist and Paralympian, both largely impacted not only Canada but also the world. Along with social entrepreneur and child rights activist, Craig Kielburger who created better lives for children as a world renowned Canadian innovator.…
“Voices within Canada: Of hockey, Medicare and Canadian dreams” written by Stephen J. Toope questions what we want to be as Canadians as we approach our 150th birthday. Toope is the director of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto, and is well qualified to question our country’s dreams as we approach an intimidatingly stormy future. To his audience of Canadians of all ages, Toope questions if current Canadian state is the best that can be done. Should hockey and Medicare be the defining features of a country that has sustained democratic rule for so long? He approaches the topic immediately with an emotional appeal to Canadians that motivates the audience to seek answers for what they believe in.…
B. Pearson, a Canadian delegation to the UN, suggested a peaceful diplomatic resolution to the Suez Crisis, stating, “peace is far more than ceasing to fire.” Pearson’s solution ceased bombing attacks in Egypt and brought peace to the Mediterranean. Pearson not only the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize but also, highlighted Canada’s reputation as a…
Lester B. Pearson received a Nobel Prize for his solution and idea of peacekeepers. This idea of peacekeepers continues today with the United Nations. Peacekeeping remains a symbol and identity for Canada even today. Canada receives much deserved recognition for peacekeeping to this day, Canada may have been a middle power, but this accomplishment was something for Canadians to take pride…
Some things that are not covered under the free universal healthcare in Canada are eye exams, dental insurance, and pharmaceuticals. Some dental surgeries are covered if they are more expensive, but check-ups are not covered unless you get a private plan. In Canada all citizens receive medical treatment no matter what kind of income, most medical treatment has no out of pocket costs. Even though there are no out of pocket costs it is all paid for from taxes by your income, sales, and corporate taxes, but is still much more cheap than in the United…
The Role of Prime Minster of Canada and the President of the United States Many people think that President of the United States has more power than Prime Minster of Canada. However, when we look at the constitution of both countries, we can see that Prime Minister of Canada has more power in his or her country than President of United States does. When we want to compare and differentiate the power of both Prime Minster of Canada and President of United States, we need to look at their system of Government, roles of both Prime Minster of Canada and President of United States on legislative power, party discipline, appointive power, influence, and military power, and ability to implement their agenda. If we want to know more about the powers and role of Prime Minster of Canada and President of United States, we have to first look at their system of Government.…
Their greatest differences are the cost management and the accessibility for the citizens. Canada runs a system that provides its Citizens with a mostly free insurance. The Canadian citizens are able to receive primary care, treatment from hospitals, dental coverage as well as other facility…
150 years have passed since the date of Confederation, and just like any other anniversary, varying responses and reflections are expected. The resulting reflections have manifested into the works of many scholars and historians throughout the span of 150 years, each varying in opinion, context and approach. It is important to explore differing sources in the pursuit of the truth. The following articles “John A. MacDonald’s Aryan Canada” by Timothy Stanley, “John A. MacDonald: A Founder and Builder” by Thomas B. Symons and “MacDonald’s Relationship with Aboriginal Peoples” by Donald B. Smith provide different outlooks on the life and complicated legacies of John A. MacDonald both before, during and after Confederation, offering insight to his policies and their subsequent effects that remain prevalent today, especially to Indigenous peoples.…
Part 1: J.-Armand Bombardier primary contributions to Canadian society during the 1920s to 1930s was that he improved the efficiency of transportation in Canada during winter by inventing the snowmobile and the Ski-Doo. His first snowmobile during that time was a technological breakthrough, holding up to three passengers. Two years later he improved the snowmobile to holding up to 7 passengers, due to the success and high demand of the snowmobile which was called the B7. ("Joseph-Armand Bombardier", Historica Canada) People living in remote areas such as, doctors, ambulance drivers, and preists were the first people to buy the snowmobile in 1939 2 years after the B7 was released.…